Who can perform an archaeological survey?
In Washington State, all archaeological work must be carried out by a professional archaeologist who meets the criteria set by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This means that the archaeologist must have a Master’s degree and significant experience in both the field and the laboratory. In many other states, such as Oregon, certain work can be carried out by an archaeologist who lacks a graduate degree but does have significant training and experience. Exceeding the standards of the U.S. Department of the Interior, ASCC is qualified for professional archaeological work in all fifty states.
